PHIL DAVIES’ former colleagues at Leeds are relishing the prospect of locking horns with him in next season’s EDF Energy Cup.

Scarlets head coach Davies will take on his old team when the Yorkshire outfit travel to Stradey for an Anglo-Welsh clash in early November.

Leeds director of rugby Stuart Lancaster is eager to take on his former boss in Pool D, which also features Saracens and Bristol.

“I am looking forward to the challenge after a really competitive draw, especially the game at Llanelli and meeting up with Phil again,” he said.

“It’s a chance for us to test ourselves against one of the premier sides in the Magners League and in Europe.

“I sent Phil a text once I heard the draw and I am sure he is looking forward to meeting up with a lot of old friends.”

Lancaster added, “The EDF Cup gives us a release from the pressures of the league and it is also an opportunity for us to play sides and styles of play that we do not ordinarily come across, in our case, the Scarlets.”